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Australia car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

EverythingFleet

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

S$ 57

Cheapest price per day

S$ 16
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Popular car types in Australia

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SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Australia this past week from 3,539 hire locations out of 133 hire agencies. Prices for a Australia SUV hire start from S$ 16/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

S$ 20+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 18+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 20+

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Standard

Standard

S$ 58+

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Full-size

Full-size

S$ 49+

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SUV

SUV

S$ 28+

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People carrier

People carrier

S$ 47+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 46+

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Best car rental deals found in Australia

Toyota Yaris CrossS$ 16/day
Toyota Yaris Cross
Found 09/08/26
Peugeot 3008S$ 17/day
Peugeot 3008
Found 09/08/26
Mazda Mazda3S$ 18/day
Mazda Mazda3
Found 09/08/26

Cheapflights insights for Australia car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Australia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Australia?

Book your rental car in Australia 83 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around S$ 59/day on average when booked 83 days ahead, which saves you 24% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Australia?

Looking to hire a car in Australia? Simba Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 11.97/day. Bargain Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 12.65/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Australia?

At Australia, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just S$ 51. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 77 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Australia, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just S$ 51. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 77 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 60

February

S$ 59

March

S$ 59

April

S$ 64

May

S$ 51

June

S$ 64

July

S$ 60

August

S$ 53

September

S$ 59

October

S$ 61

November

S$ 55

December

S$ 77

What car do most people rent in Australia?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Australia are the following: SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Australia?

MINI Car Rentals has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Australia at 181.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Australia?

Out of all the popular cities in Australia, Sydney is the cheapest city to rent a car (S$ 25/day). Other popular cities in Australia to get a cheap rental car are: Adelaide (S$ 26/day), Melbourne (S$ 28/day), and Hobart (S$ 30/day).

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Top rental agencies in Australia

Avis

8.3
Very Good
55 reviews•181 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

MINI Car Rentals

2 locations
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No Birds

9 locations
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CarHood

3 locations
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Evolve Rentals

6 locations
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Distinqt Car Hire

8 locations
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Tiger Car Rental

4 locations
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Got2go Car Hire

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Australia?

    With an average price of S$ 90/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Australia, booking 487% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Australia?

    When visiting Australia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Newcastle where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 47/day (43% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Australia was found in Perth for just S$ 30/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Australia?

    Cars in Australia are to be driven on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Australia

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Australia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (S$ 15+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 38+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 15+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 18+

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